An important clarification: Glasgow does NOT run a dedicated four-year Graduate Entry Medicine programme. Graduates apply via the standard five-year A100 MBChB, meeting a specific graduate route.
So if you’re a graduate targeting Glasgow, this is your route: a 2:1 in a relevant science degree obtained within 7 years, the UCAT, and Glasgow’s panel interview. If your degree is non-science or older than 7 years, you’ll need A-level/Higher Chemistry and Biology to qualify.
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Glasgow Graduate Entry Medicine: Glasgow GEM Entry Requirements – Glasgow Graduate Entry Medicine at a Glance (2027 Entry)
| Course | Standard MBChB (A100), 5 years — graduates apply via a specific route |
| No dedicated GEM | Glasgow does NOT run a separate 4-year Graduate Entry Medicine course |
| Graduate degree | 2:1 in a relevant science degree, obtained within 7 years of the entry date |
| Non-science / older degrees | Require A-level/Higher Chemistry and Biology (within 7 years; min AB, or AA with AS Biology) |
| Masters/PhD compensation | A 2:1 obtained >7 years ago + a relevant Master’s/PhD (within 7 years) may compensate for missing Chemistry/Biology |
| Admissions test | UCAT (graduate applicants must complete it) |
| Glasgow Medicine Interview | Panel interview (Panel A + Panel B) |
| SJT | Not considered (SJT Band 4 accepted) |
| International | Applies via the standard A100 |
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The headline for graduates: Glasgow has no accelerated GEM. You apply to the standard five-year A100 via a graduate route requiring a 2:1 in a relevant science degree, obtained within 7 years of the entry date.
If your degree is non-science, or older than 7 years, you’ll need A-level/Higher Chemistry and Biology (sat within 7 years; minimum AB, or AA with AS-level Biology). Alternatively, a 2:1 obtained more than 7 years ago plus a relevant Master’s or PhD (within 7 years) may compensate for missing Chemistry/Biology.
All graduate applicants must complete the UCAT and may be invited for a panel interview (Panel A on the role of a doctor, Panel B on an ethical scenario). Glasgow does not consider the SJT.
Glasgow Graduate Entry Medicine: Glasgow GEM Entry Requirements – Glasgow GEM Degree & Academic Requirements
Glasgow’s graduate route hinges on your degree subject and recency:
- A 2:1 in a relevant science degree within 7 years needs no additional A-levels
- Non-science or older degrees: require A-level/Higher Chemistry and Biology (within 7 years; min AB, or AA with AS Biology)
- A 2:1 (>7 years ago) + a relevant Master’s/PhD (within 7 years) may compensate for missing sciences
The relevant science degree is the primary academic requirement:
- Meet Glasgow’s baseline requirements (confirm on Glasgow’s page)
- The degree, science recency and UCAT are the decisive elements
Glasgow Graduate Entry Medicine: Glasgow GEM Entry Requirements – Glasgow GEM entry routes at a glance
| Route / requirement | Detail |
| Graduate degree | 2:1 in a relevant science degree, within 7 years of entry |
| Non-science / older degree | + A-level/Higher Chemistry and Biology (within 7 years; min AB, or AA with AS Biology) |
| Masters/PhD compensation | 2:1 (>7 years) + relevant Master’s/PhD (within 7 years) may compensate |
| Admissions test | UCAT (SJT not considered) |
| No dedicated GEM | Graduates apply via the standard 5-year A100 |
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Glasgow uses the UCAT for graduate applicants — and does not consider the SJT.
- UCAT required — graduate applicants must complete it
- The SJT is not considered (SJT Band 4 accepted)
- Glasgow uses the UCAT heavily for interview selection at undergraduate level
- Confirm the current UCAT expectations for graduates on Glasgow’s page
| Element | Detail |
| Test | UCAT (SJT not considered) |
| Degree | Relevant science, within 7 years |
| Glasgow Medicine Interview | Panel (Panel A + Panel B) |
| UCATScore admissions-test strategy Because Glasgow has no accelerated GEM and doesn’t consider the SJT, graduates should focus entirely on a strong cognitive UCAT and on meeting the science-degree recency rule. The 7-year rule is the thing that catches people out: if your science degree is older than 7 years, or non-science, you’ll need recent A-level/Higher Chemistry and Biology (or a recent relevant Master’s/PhD). |
Glasgow Graduate Entry Medicine: Glasgow GEM Entry Requirements – Glasgow GEM Work Experience Requirements
Glasgow values reflective experience, read alongside your reference.
- Reflection on what you learned from observing healthcare professionals
- How you handle stress and responsibility
- Glasgow reads the personal statement alongside your reference to check consistency
Glasgow Graduate Entry Medicine: Glasgow GEM Entry Requirements – Glasgow GEM Interview Format
Glasgow uses a structured panel interview.
- A panel interview in two parts (Panel A + Panel B), around 30 minutes, online
- Panel A explores what being a doctor means; Panel B discusses an ethical scenario
- No writing required; conversational format
- In a recent cycle, 70% of home applicants were invited to interview, with 62% post-interview success
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Glasgow Graduate Entry Medicine: Glasgow GEM Entry Requirements – Glasgow Graduate Entry Medicine — Places & Competition
| Metric | Detail |
| Route | Standard A100 (no dedicated GEM) |
| Graduate degree | Relevant science, within 7 years |
| SJT | Not considered |
| Glasgow Medicine Interview | Panel |
Glasgow Graduate Entry Medicine: Glasgow GEM Entry Requirements – Glasgow GEM Entry Requirements for International Students
International graduates apply via the standard A100.
- International graduates apply via the standard A100 (Glasgow’s A100 eligibility is ‘All’)
- Overseas equivalent of a relevant 2:1 science degree
- English-language proficiency required — confirm Glasgow’s requirement
- International fee £62,730/yr (2026/27)
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Glasgow Graduate Entry Medicine: Glasgow GEM Entry Requirements – Frequently Asked Questions — Glasgow Graduate Entry Medicine
Does Glasgow offer Graduate Entry Medicine?
Not as a dedicated four-year programme. Graduates apply via the standard five-year A100 MBChB, requiring a 2:1 in a relevant science degree obtained within 7 years, plus the UCAT and a panel interview.
What are Glasgow’s graduate medicine entry requirements?
A 2:1 in a relevant science degree within 7 years of entry, and the UCAT. Non-science or older degrees require A-level/Higher Chemistry and Biology (within 7 years; min AB, or AA with AS Biology). A 2:1 (>7 years) plus a relevant Master’s/PhD may compensate for missing sciences.
Does Glasgow use the UCAT or GAMSAT?
The UCAT — and Glasgow does not consider the SJT (Band 4 is accepted). There is no GAMSAT option.
Can non-science graduates apply to Glasgow medicine?
Yes, but you’ll need A-level or Higher Chemistry and Biology sat within 7 years (minimum AB, or AA with AS-level Biology), alongside your degree and the UCAT.
How long is Glasgow medicine for graduates?
Five years — graduates complete the standard A100, as Glasgow has no accelerated graduate course.
What is the Glasgow interview format?
A structured online panel interview in two parts — Panel A on what being a doctor means, Panel B on an ethical scenario — around 30 minutes, with no writing required.
Prepared by the UCATScore admissions team — medicine and dentistry graduate-entry specialists. Verified against official University of Glasgow admissions guidance and the Medical Schools Council for 2027 entry. Graduate-entry requirements and admissions tests change between cycles — always confirm the current-cycle requirement on the official University of Glasgow website before booking a test or applying.